2010 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC Online Program

Illustrated Paper Session: 3449 Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS): Illustrated Papers is scheduled on Friday, 4/16/10, from 12:40 PM - 2:20 PM in Lincoln Room 5, Marriott Exhibition Level Organizer(s): William J. McConnell - Michigan State University Robert Gilmore Pontius - Clark University Chair(s): William J. McConnell - Michigan State University Abstract(s):   12:40 PM   Author(s): *Wuxuan Xiang - Clark University Robert Gilmore Pontius - Clark University Jeffrey Onsted - Florida International University  Abstract Title: The Markov model versus an alternative model of land transitions over time: a case study of land change in the Florida Coastal Ecosystems 12:45 PM   Author(s): *Thuy T Nguyen - Jeff Hepinstall-Cymerman - Ted Gragson - John Chamblee - R. G. Pontius Jr. -  Abstract Title: Sensitivity of land cover analysis to category aggregation 12:50 PM   Author(s): *Kangping Si - Clark University Myrica McCune - Oregon state university Hannah Gosnell - Oregon state university  Abstract Title: Identifying factors influencing deforestation: using cross-tabulation matrix and transition probability model 12:55 PM   Author(s): *Fei Meng -  Abstract Title: Method to show the level of stationarity of a land change process along a gradient: Forest regrowth at Hubbard Brook 1:00 PM   Author(s): *Eva Zhang -  Abstract Title: Assessment of Land-cover Transitions Inside Versus Outside Protection Areas in Luquillo, Puerto 1:05 PM   Author(s): *Jennifer B. Gardner - Cornell University Laurie E. Drinkwater, PhD - Cornell University Steven A. Wolf, PhD - Cornell University  Abstract Title: A Socioecological Lens on Nitrogen Pollution of Waterways: Exploring Farm Scale Dynamics in the Mississippi River Basin 1:10 PM   Author(s): *J. Brett Hill - Hendrix College Alexandra Miller - Arizona State University Elizabeth Wentz - Arizona State University C. Michael Barton - Arizona State University  Abstract Title: Archaeoclimatology and Ancient Mediterranean Landscape Dynamics 1:15 PM   Author(s): *PING LIU - Northeast Forestry University in China;Northeast Agricultural University in China,Michigan State University  Abstract Title: American National Forest Management and its Implications to China 1:20 PM   Author(s): *Tom Saladyga - West Virginia University Peter Brown - Rocky Mountain Tree-Ring Research, Inc., Colorado State University Amy Hessl - West Virginia University Baatarbileg Nachin - National University of Mongolia Neil Pederson - Eastern Kentucky University Byambagerel Suran - National University of Mongolia, Colorado State University  Abstract Title: Climate, Fire, and Land Use Interactions in the Upper Tuul River Watershed, Mongolia 1:25 PM   Author(s): *Christina Tonitto, Ph.D. - Cornell University Laurie E. Drinkwater, Ph.D. - Cornell University  Abstract Title: Sustainability as a societal goal: how to measure progress 1:30 PM   Author(s): *Emily T Yeh - University of Colorado Richard Harris - University of Montana Don Bedunah - University of Montana Andrew Smith - University of Arizona  Abstract Title: Determinants of grassland dynamics in Tibetan highlands: livestock, wildlife and the culture and political economy of pastoralism 1:35 PM   Author(s): *Julie A. Winkler - Michigan State University Suzanne Thornsbury - Michigan State University Pang-Ning Tan - Michigan State University Jeffrey Andresen - Michigan State University J. Roy Black - Michigan State University Scott Loveridge - Michigan State University Shiyuan Zhong - Michigan State University Jinhua Zhao - Michigan State University Amy Iezzoni - Michigan State University Nikki Rothwell - Michigan State University Geza Bujdoso - Research Institute for Fruit Growing and Ornamentals Frank-M. Chmielewski - Humboldt University Peter Hilsendegen - DLR Rheinpfalz Dieter Kirschke - Humboldt University Robert Kurlus - Poznan University of Life Sciences Malgorzata Liszewska - University of Warsaw Tadeusz Niedzwiedz - University of Silesia Denys Nizalov - Kyiv School of Economics Zbigniew Ustrnul - Jagiellonian University Harald von Witzke - Humboldt University Costanza Zavalloni - University of Udine Marco Artavia - Humboldt University Sangjun Lee - Michigan State University Mollie Woods - Michigan State University  Abstract Title: Climate Change Impact Assessments: Moving from the Local to the Global Session Description: This session will feature research being conducted under the aegis of the International Network for Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS-Net).

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